The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."

The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on mother's day.

The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.

The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God we Trust."

The first fold of your flag is a symbol of the Black people brought to the United Snakes in chains, buying and selling them as slaves.

The second fold represents the states stolen from Mexico in an unprovoked, unjust war of conquest to extend the U.S. empire.

The third fold represents the times the flag was carried into battle by the U.S. Cavalry as it carried out genocide against the Native Americans, murdering, burning and pillaging a bloody trail across the country.

The fourth fold represents the invasions of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, killing hundreds of thousands.

The fifth fold is a tribute to the two million murdered in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia with napalm, carpet bombing, death squads and village massacres.

The sixth fold stands for the two wars made on the people of Iraq, invading and occupying, killing hundreds of thousands.

The seventh fold stands or the proclamation of the right to go anywhere in the world and invade any country that it claims is a potential threat to the U.S.

The eighth fold is a tribute to economical domination and devastatiopm of vast areas of the globe, ruining the lives of billions

The ninth fold is a tribute to the thousands of people in Guantánamo and secret prisons throughout the world, proclaiming the right to torture and jail them forever.

The tenth fold is a tribute to the prisons that hold two million people, many of them Black and Latino, mostly for the crime of being hungry, poor, and desperate.

The eleventh fold represents U.S. imperialism and its global empire.

The twelfth fold is in honour of the lies of rights and freedoms the U.S. system brags about — built on the blood and bones of those they murder and work to death here and around the world.

When the flag of the United Snakes is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding humanity of United Snakes treachery round the globe right under the nose of God and His heavenly stars.

The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on mother's day.The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God we Trust."

Very interesting read, Hippie ... Good to know ... I hope that you post on the Soldier threads ... Thanks so much for sharing ... Peace and Love ~ FC <3 ...

I had the pleasure of meeting a few Guardsmen in town this morning. They are aiding in the blizzard cleanup. I was addressed as Sir and with a courtesy and respect that is quite rare with todays youth.These are indeed America's Finest. Any man who thinks otherwise will always remain my enemy...

I had the pleasure of meeting a few Guardsmen in town this morning. I was addressed as Sir and with a courtesy and respect that is quite rare with todays youth.These are indeed America's Finest. Any man who thinks otherwise will always remain my enemy...

With a courtesy and respect that is quite rare with todays youth? Hardy-ho-ho!!! Go sit on a bag full of tacks, you friggin' idiot.

The only reason they said "sir" to you is because you're so ugly with a "I've done time" look on your face and they thought you were going to stab them.

Hey Force ^^^My Stepfather and I celebrated his 90th Birthday last week. He still has such a sound mind and he told me some of his WAR experience, though he wished not to remember much aloud.He said he never forgot any of IT.Thank You All for serving our country.PEACE TO YOU AND YOURS:)

Your welcome.

Wow! 90! I'll be lucky to make it to 80 so I haven't got very much time left.

Sorry I'm more "negative" than your stepfather though. Remembering silently or out loud is the choice we all must make I guess. And then there is the question of seeing war experience as a necessity for a noble endeavour - or not. I'm ashamed that I was a soldier in such an ugly, unholy war. If I had been in some other war maybe I'd feel differently. I don't know.

War Means death War Means destruction War Means fire War Means bombing War Means sorrow War Means turmoil War Means tears War Means guns War Means blood War Means confusion War Means explosions War Means mutilation War Means sickness War Means killing War Means occupation War Means loss And lots more

But after one side Or the other side Has finally had enough And lays down their arms To surrender and give up

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